Wilkes University awarded nearly 300 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Sept. 12. The event was held in the Arnaud C. Marts Center, 274 S. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre.

Local students earning degrees include:

• Carrie Madison of Albrightsville earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in nursing

• Samantha George of Kunkletown earned a Master of Science in education

• Jill Imbody of Tamaqua earned a Master of Science in education

• Amanda Pagano of Saylorsburg earned a Master of Science in education

• Shanna Kulick of Nesquehoning earned a Master of Science in Nursing in nursing